IRS Wants Your Take on Estate Tax Lien Paperwork Hassle
Published Date: 8/3/2026
Notice
Summary
The IRS wants your thoughts on how it collects info for the Application for Certificate Discharging Property Subject to Estate Tax Lien. If you’re an executor or administrator handling estate taxes, this affects you! Comments are open until October 2, 2026, so jump in and help make the process smoother and less of a hassle.
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Estate Tax Lien Release Paperwork Burden
If you are an executor, administrator, or other interested party handling an estate, you use Form 4422 to request release of estate property from the federal estate tax lien. The IRS estimates 1,000 Form 4422 responses per year, each taking about 30 minutes, for a total annual burden of 500 hours; the public may comment on this collection until October 2, 2026.
Estate Sale Escrow Statement Requirement
If you enter a contractual escrow agreement related to estate tax liens, you use Form 15056, which requires a quarterly statement showing the escrow account balance as proof funds are held. The IRS estimates 20 Form 15056 responses per year, each taking about 30 minutes, for a total annual burden of 10 hours; comments are due by October 2, 2026.
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